MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyre starting to perish and under inflated
handledar assembley is slightley bent down to the right
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
ft tyre perished
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 FCV is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 7,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Piaggio Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R478 FCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R478 FCV registered?
R478 FCV is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 February 1998.
Is R478 FCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R478 FCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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